A United States Merchant Marine passenger who remains composed under pressure. He successfully disarms the second German sailor who pulls a gun and is remembered by the group through a cherished family photograph.
Ben Chaplin is Charley Davis's opponent in the decisive bout. Before the fight, Roberts reveals that Ben has a blood clot in his brain and may not survive, yet the information is concealed. Charley's devastating blows leave Ben needing hospital care, turning Charley's championship victory into a tragic indictment of the fight's corruption.
A Black minister from the Union of South Africa, Stephen Kumalo travels to Johannesburg after hearing that his sister is ill and to search for his son, who left home and stopped keeping in contact. His search reveals the hardships facing his family and brings him into contact with fellow minister Reverend Msimangu.
Sympathetic Black police lieutenant in Harlem. Interrogates Howard after his arrest, listens to his explanation about seeking to understand Black life, and represents a bridge between Howard and the Black community.
Canada Lee has 8 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Signature works include Cry, the Beloved Country, Henry Browne, Farmer, Keep Punching. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
